New for 2018, Talisker proudly unveils a remarkably special bottling: the Talisker 1978 The Bodega Series 40-Year-Old Delgado Zuleta Sherry Casks. This distinguished whisky, bottled at 40 years old, stands as the oldest official bottling from the Talisker distillery, with a limited release of only 2,000 bottles—400 of which were made available for the UK market. This release marks the inaugural entry in Talisker's Bodega Series, a tribute to the distillery's historic connections with sherry houses since its founding in 1830. Aged in refill American Oak barrels and finished in Delgado Zuleta Sherry casks that once nurtured 40-year-old Amontillado Sherry, this exceptional malt boasts a unique complexity. These finishing casks were sourced from the renowned 'Sherry Triangle,' maintaining Talisker's tradition of excellence. Beautifully presented in a wooden box echoing the architectural elegance of a bodega, this release is not just a whisky but a piece of art. This rare Talisker 1978 vintage showcases a marriage of five sherry butts that held the whisky for approximately three months. The solera casks, traditionally used for maturing Delgado Zuleta's award-winning Quo Vadis amontillado sherry, impart a rich, fruity complexity to this whisky. The result is an impressive union of well-aged Talisker elegance and the nuanced fruity character of Quo Vadis, offering an extraordinary tasting experience.
This whisky stands out due to its age, being the oldest official bottling from Talisker, and its unique finishing in Delgado Zuleta Sherry casks that previously held 40-year-old Amontillado Sherry.
The release was limited to 2,000 bottles, with only 400 allocated for the UK market.
The 'Sherry Triangle' is a region in Spain known for producing exceptional sherries. Talisker sourced the finishing casks for this series from this area, maintaining a historical connection that dates back to its founding.
Dried fruit, spice, peat, vanilla, nutmeg
Smoky, fruity, salty, oily, peaty
Long, smoky, fruity, spicy, slightly sweet
This is a complex and multifaceted single malt with pronounced smoky and fruity notes, offering a captivating combination of coastal and maritime flavors blending seamlessly with the rich, fruity depth from the sherry cask finish.
The Talisker 1978 The Bodega Series 40-Year-Old is an extraordinary whisky that masterfully combines age, rarity, and exceptional craftsmanship. The influence of the Delgado Zuleta Sherry casks adds a beautiful layer of fruity complexity to Talisker's signature smoky and maritime character. This release not only pays homage to Talisker's rich history but also sets a high benchmark for future entries in the Bodega Series. A must-try for any serious whisky enthusiast.
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